When is the best time to go to Groningen?

When is the best time to go to Groningen? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Groningen are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • February is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are June, July and August
  • The best months for swimming are August and September


Annual weather in Groningen

For full information about the climate and weather in Groningen a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 36°F/41°F
2.6in
February 36°F/43°F
2.1in
March 40°F/49°F
2in
April 45°F/56°F
1.7in
May 52°F/61°F
2.5in
June 59°F/67°F
3.7in
July 61°F/70°F
3.9in
August 61°F/72°F
3.6in
September 56°F/67°F
2.6in
October 50°F/58°F
2.6in
November 45°F/50°F
2.4in
December 40°F/45°F
3in


Weather and climate in Groningen

Groningen enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Groningen is 58°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 72°F in august). Annual rainfall is 32.6in, with a minimum of 1.7in in april and a maximum of 3.9in in july.
  • From january to march the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 68°F and you can expect to have 2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From april to october the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 50°F and, in october, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of november the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and, in november, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and it rains about 15% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Groningen

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Groningen: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Groningen

Find out when Groningen has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Groningen

  • Very low season in Groningen
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Groningen
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March.
  • High season in Groningen
    The number of visitors to Groningen is high in: April, May, June, September, October, November and December.
  • Peak season in Groningen
    The largest number of tourists visiting Groningen is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Groningen month by month



Best time for low prices in Groningen

Average prices of hotels in Groningen month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Groningen. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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